Councils in London and Cardiff already have powers to fine drivers for "moving traffic restrictions".

And the LGA now wants Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 amended across the country with fines raised ploughed back into the road network.

But roads minister Jesse Norman said their were currently "no plans" to hand powers to councils or extend parking enforcement changes that had already been made.

The AA has also raised concerns that councils may misuse the laws to raise money. Luke Bosdet, of the AA, said: "There wouldn’t be a problem with councils enforcing moving traffic offences if they did it fairly and rectified persistent hotspots, but so many don’t.

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"They need drivers to be caught to generate funds."

But Councillor Martin Tett, LGA transport spokesman, defended the plans: "Very little is currently done to stop the minority of inconsiderate drivers who block cycle lanes and bus lanes, pull up in cycle boxes at traffic lights and clog box junctions causing long tailbacks in rush hour.

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"Not only do these needless infringements cause frustration to responsible motorists, they can also put cyclists at risk by forcing them into busy traffic.

"These powers would also allow councils to enforce lorry restrictions, reducing the numbers travelling through small villages unable to cope with the congestion caused.

"Giving councils outside London the power to also tackle impatient drivers who break the law and put others at risk in an effort to shave seconds off their journey would unquestionably help ease congestion which will reduce costs for businesses, reduce pollution and make roads safer for everyone."